Theater: Amadeus

What happens when mediocrity recognizes itself in the face of genius, especially when genius comes in the form of a potty-mouthed former child prodigy? This is the challenge posed as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, perhaps the greatest composer of all time, unknowingly becomes the battleground of envious court composer Antonio Salieri's strife with God.
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Instinct and Reason, Genius and Mediocrity, Historical Accuracy vs. Dramatic Truth

There are numerous topics about which Amadeus could be discussed, making it hard to know where to start. My subject heading lists several of the most obvious.

 

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